Today I review an adapter that allows you to connect your 3.5mm lav mic or shotgun mic to an XLR Interface / Preamp; the Rode VXLR+. This thing takes +12-48v of Phantom Power and converts it 3-5v of Plugin Power. 00:00 - Intro / Pricing 00:27 - Setup for Review 00:46 - What Comes in the Box 00:55 - Build Quality / Features / Walkthrough 01:18 - Specs 01:28 - Sound Comparisons (VXLR+, Zoom H1, USB Soundcard, Mod Mic) 02:10 - Why Is This Adapter Cool? 03:06 - Pros / Cons 03:26 - Conclusion / Recommendation 03:53 - Outro Buy the VXLR+ Global: https://geni.us/vxlrplus Buy the Aspen Mics HQ-S US: http://amzn.to/2gnveTR UK: N/A CA: N/A DE: Buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) US: http://amzn.to/2vDFbzK UK: http://amzn.to/2w8O2f6 CA: http://amzn.to/2wKGKfG DE: http://amzn.to/2hbtxsV Buy the Mod Mic 5.0 US: http://amzn.to/2j5SIMH UK: http://amzn.to/2jgDTEj CA: http://amzn.to/2gnhAfr DE: http://amzn.to/2etI965 My YouTube Kit: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Discord: https://discord.gg/dXQUc7v Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/podcastage Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/podcastage Personal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bandrewsays ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbgWbTdkTag

Today I re-review the Shure SM7b after 6 years of use. If you are looking for a very easy to listen to mic for spoken word that's on the darker side, this thing is great. If you're looking for a music studio workhorse, this is great. However, it is a very quiet mic so make sure your interface's preamps can drive it. Paid Promotion Selected because I received Earthworks Ethos free of charge to review it. I was not paid, compensated, or required to include it in this video. I just thought it was interesting to include. Now I have to click that stupid paid promo button. HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/sm7b2 How to Set Up the SM7b: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b-8FtIxjF8 SM7B Misconception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYQOqpPa1tI Rhett Shull Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0v3uagcxT4 DISCLOSURE: As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/shure_sm_7b_studiomikro.htm?partner_id=23899 Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?partner_id=23899 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:26 - Setup 00:52 - What’s in the Box 01:23 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 02:05 - Specifications 02:19 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:38 - Plosive Test 02:56 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 03:22 - Background Noise Test 03:39 - Untreated Room Test 04:00 - Shock Rejection Test 04:22 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 04:50 - Provided Windscreen Tone Test 05:26 - High Pass / Presence Boost Demo 06:44 - Intro to Comparison 07:13 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison 07:40 - Shure SM58 Comparison 08:04 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison 08:30 - Rode Procaster Comparison 08:56 - Beyerdynamic M201 TG Comparison 09:27 - Old Shure SM7b Comparison 10:04 - Rode Broadcaster Comparison 10:44 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison 11:27 - Earthworks Icon Pro Comparison 11:55 - Earthworks Ethos Comparison 12:33 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 13:06 - Music Test 14:40 - Pros & Cons 16:58 - Overall Thoughts 19:57 - Recommendation 21:20 - Why I Think the SM7b is So Popular? 22:49 - Outro #SM7b #StudioMic #MicReview Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastage Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?sub_confirmation=1 My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb Check the Frequently Asked Questions: https://podcastage.com/faq Vote For What You ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1blmOQ0FlBQ